PB SWISS TOOLSPb 6510R-100 Insider-3 100 mm Shaft

First, I'd like to the thank Tool Lady for offering a flawless experience through Amazon - I'll certainly do business in the future.Second, this is my first product from PB Swiss and it is definitely good enough to make me long for other products by them.On to the review:I've been looking for a good ratcheting bit driver for a while now. I felt like I plurged on a couple from Wera at half the price of this driver but I was left wanting more. The Wera was nice - it was at least as heavy as the PB Swiss, has far more 'clicks' to the ratchet, and handle that is probably a little more comfy. But the ratcheting mechanism sticks just like on cheap tools, you can never put it in reverse without toying with the damn thing. There is also a lot of play in the blade itself, it isn't tight at all. There are also a few burrs in the plastic molded handle - it doesn't seem as nice as individual screwdriver handles from the same company (though those aren't perfect either). The bit storage area - while cool - seems extremely loose and not at all what I expected. Just not a good design at all - plus there is oil leaking inside down onto the bits.Maybe I just got a lemon, I'll contact Wera and see what they have to say I guess.Anyway, I figured I'd take a go at this one instead. Total difference - no blade play whatsoever, possibly even a little heavier than the Wera. It feels FAR more solid. The plastic felt a little cheap at first, but over time it feels very solid - and would fit right into an industrial setting. The bit storage area is simple but efficient and feels solid. I have some concerns about it becoming loose over time, but thus far it snaps in place with a very satisfying 'click'. The ratcheting mechanism has an equally satisfying 'snap' and has NEVER stuck, it feels like a very heavy duty system. While it doesn't have nearly as many clicks as the Wera when ratcheting, it is significantly quieter. I also don't feel 70+ teeth are necessary on a screwdriver (on a real ratchet that's a totally different story, of course), so that really isn't an issue for me.I've heard PB Swiss has the best bits in the business...but frankly they seem no better than the Wera. I'm okay with that, because as far as I'm concerned Wera and Wiha have the best bits I've used anyways. So I'm not disappointed or anything, just glad that they are at least as good as expected. The coloring on the bits isn't nearly as obvious in person though it is a still very nice. There is also a good assortment in there that I really appreciate.I'll definitely buy more PB Swiss product in the future, including additional bits. I highly recommend this if you've got the cash and are tired of loose, sloppy screwdrivers. It's expensive - I completely expected this experience with the Wera at half the price - but you get what you pay for. It's unfortunate you have to hit this price point to get a high quality screwdriver though.

I really like well made tools that help me do my job and this is one of them. I wasn't aware that PB Swiss was considered among the best if not the best manufacturer of drive tips until I looked into buying this screwdriver. Now that I have bought and used this tool for a while I can confirm that the bits included in the handle are machined to tighter tolerances than other high end manufacturers. The bits are nicely color coded and the ten included are a good selection. Everything is standard so you can switch out the bits to carry something more useful for your work. For example, I swapped the Pozidrive for #2 Square. I'm not sure where Pozidrive is standard, but not where I work. The bits are stored well in a built in clip whereas Snap-On has them loose in the handle.The fit, finish, and function justify a high price. $100 is a lot and you just about get what you pay for (see complaint). I use this everyday. It is a purchase for the discerning tool-guy who is looking for the best and possibly to upgrade a current ratcheting screwdriver. My one complaint is that the gearing of the ratcheting mechanism is about 24 teeth per full rotation, whereas other screwdrivers boast two times that. I don't work on engines in tight spaces, so I haven't been bothered by it too much.Materials feel top notch.

Bit snapped/sheared off after about the 3rd or 4th use. No straightforward warranty support.

This driver is one of the best I’ve over come across. The fit and finish is incredible. The tolerances are the tightest I’ve ever seen in a driver and the handle is not only comfortable, but satisfyingly grippy without using rubber like most companies. Instead, the granite handle finish is just plain premium feeling. Even the ratcheting teeth are insanely precise and you can feel it by just slowly turning the shaft and feeling those teeth consistently and smoothly click into place. Absolutely fabulous.Now minus one star because it’s expensive and for the price, the back drag is too high. It has the same back drag as my cheap (and frankly bad) OEM tools screwdriver. This feels like a Swiss watch, but a Swiss watch submerged in mineral oil. I am also not a huge fan of the bit access. It’s fine, but some bits are slippery and you have to jam your fingers down into the cart to grab them, bending the little plastic tabs that hold them in place. I don’t know if this stresses the system, but I feel bad doing it every time I need a firm grip on a Ph2.Despite the amazing feeling mechanism, the perfect materials, the immaculate fitment and operation of all the parts, I feel like it needs a few things to be further refined. The high back drag and the bit holder could use some further tinkering. Even with that, if you like incredibly well made and beautiful tools, this is for you. But amazons pricing is really high so look elsewhere.

I have tried multiple other brands of similar multi-bit screw drivers from manufacturers like Milwaukee, Klein, and others. And all have had significant problems, such as a weak magnet so the bit pulls out when using the screw driver, poor bit holder (bits fall out), inconvenient storage which slows me down when swapping bits and just plain poor quality manufacturing. But a weak magnet is by far the greatest disappointment for me. The PB Swiss Insider Pro Ratcheting Bit Screwdriver, 100mm, w/ 10 Bit Magazine (PB 6510.R-100), is by far the best of the bunch. The magnet is very strong. The bit holder is quick to access, and it does a good job of holding the bits. I’m sorry I wasted my time with all the others.